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Current Job Openings
Weather Anchor
KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Station in Central California, delivers top-rated news coverage across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms. The team is committed to impactful storytelling, breaking news, and community engagement.
We're seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Weather Anchor to join our top-rated AM Live and Midday teams. This person will be responsible for producing and presenting accurate, engaging forecasts with a focus on how the weather impacts our viewers. The successful candidate will embrace new technology, excel at severe weather coverage for linear and digital platforms, and thrive in a team setting.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to analyze weather information and identify important atmospheric events
- Skilled in using computer model data to produce accurate forecasts
- Confidence delivering weather, fire, and earthquake information live on the air, including during emergency situations
- Proficient in producing weather graphics
- Three years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Meteorology degree or certificate
- Knowledge of Dalet and weather software
Required Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree
Preferred Education:
- Degree in Meteorology or associated geoscience
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between SAG-AFTRA and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, California is $36.06 to $50.48 per hour. The pay rate actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts.
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News Photographer
Job Summary:
KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Television Station in Central California, is seeking an experienced News Photographer. This position is essential to gathering the high-quality content that feeds our top-rated newscasts. The role is critical to covering stories across our six-county viewing area in Central California. We are looking for a modern content creator who works productively as a team with a reporter or independently. We want someone to join our team who is inherently creative, embraces new technology and has a desire to expand their storytelling techniques on a daily basis. A successful candidate will be highly motivated with a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The ideal candidate thrives under continuous deadlines, approaches challenges with a problemsolving mindset, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a proven work ethic.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day local news gathering in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Shoot & edit video for daily newscasts while meeting strict deadlines
- Set up, light, and transmit live shots
- Communicate with assignment desk & producers
- Assist with upkeep of equipment
- Create graphic elements for news stories
- Work and collaborate as part of a team when assigned with a reporter
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a photojournalist with live transmission technologies such as satellite, microwave/broadband and streaming
- Experience in relevant broadcast (e.g., editor or production camera operator)
- Must have a clean driving record and be willing join the IBEW union
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
- Proficiency in field cameras, lighting, and non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere or similar systems)
- Knowledge of live technology, such as Dejero and LiveU
- Ability to work as a self-starter, often alone, to find, shoot, and report stories with strong news judgment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, especially for breaking news
- Ability to carry and move up to 50+ pounds of equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Small to medium market experience as a News Photographer/Editor
- Experience creating vertical videos
- Ability to provide digital content for social media posts along with broadcast coverage
Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Some college preferred
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between IBEW-45 and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, CA is $21 to $30 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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News Photographer
Job Summary:
KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Television Station in Central California, is seeking an experienced News Photographer. This position is essential to gathering the high-quality content that feeds our top-rated newscasts. The role is critical to covering stories across our six-county viewing area in Central California. We are looking for a modern content creator who works productively as a team with a reporter or independently. We want someone to join our team who is inherently creative, embraces new technology and has a desire to expand their storytelling techniques on a daily basis. A successful candidate will be highly motivated with a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The ideal candidate thrives under continuous deadlines, approaches challenges with a problemsolving mindset, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a proven work ethic.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day local news gathering in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Shoot & edit video for daily newscasts while meeting strict deadlines
- Set up, light, and transmit live shots
- Communicate with assignment desk & producers
- Assist with upkeep of equipment
- Create graphic elements for news stories
- Work and collaborate as part of a team when assigned with a reporter
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a photojournalist with live transmission technologies such as satellite, microwave/broadband and streaming
- Experience in relevant broadcast (e.g., editor or production camera operator)
- Must have a clean driving record and be willing join the IBEW union
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
- Proficiency in field cameras, lighting, and non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere or similar systems)
- Knowledge of live technology, such as Dejero and LiveU
- Ability to work as a self-starter, often alone, to find, shoot, and report stories with strong news judgment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, especially for breaking news
- Ability to carry and move up to 50+ pounds of equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Small to medium market experience as a News Photographer/Editor
- Experience creating vertical videos
- Ability to provide digital content for social media posts along with broadcast coverage
Required Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Some college preferred
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between IBEW-45 and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, CA is $21 to $30 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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Newsroom Intern
KFSN-TV/ABC30, the Disney/ABC Owned station in Fresno, is looking for a Newsroom Intern to learn about and contribute to our on-air, digital, and social media platforms. You will have the opportunity to observe and participate in the daily work and operations of a major market television station. KFSN-TV/ABC30 is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.